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Posted on: 05th January 2010
Ladies and Seniors Open Competitions at Royal Ascot Golf Club during 2010
Ladies Open 18 Hole Team Stableford - Wednesday 28th July.
Seniors Open 18 Hole Stableford - Wednesday 1st September.
For Entry Forms please use the link found within the Featured Links on our 'Home page'.
Posted on: 31st December 2009
Gillian Retires after 11 years
Gillian Ryman, Assistant Secretary, has retired from RAGC after 11 years. The Members and Staff, especially Sheila (Club Secretary) wish her a very long and happy retirement and hope that she will call in to visit on a regular basis.
Good Luck Gillian we shall all miss you.
We welcome Sandy Kinch who has stepped into Gillian's shoes in the office - we sincerely hope that she will enjoy her time with us here at RAGC.
Posted on: 06th November 2009
Ladies Section - Coffee Morning and Presentation to British Polio Fellowship
On Tuesday 3rd November 44 ladies played in some rather awful weather in Sally's last event of the year as the Ladies Captain.
The team event was won by Penny Bennett (Ladies Vice Captain), Chris Martin and Miriam Spiers.
Following lunch David Leeks, one of the Trustees from the British Polio Fellowship was presented with a cheque from Sally Pincott, current Ladies Captain, from monies raised as her Charity over the year from various ladies activities at the club, £910 in total was raised this year.
The British Polio Fellowship are working closely with people who inparticular are experiencing Post Polio Syndrome. This often develops after many years of stability and much can be done to retain independence in people diagnosed.
Posted on: 04th November 2009
Our Ange - Is the South East Regional Winner!!
Press Release as received from the ENGLISH GOLF UNION.
| ROYAL ASCOT SHOW THE WAY IN THE SOUTH EAST STEWARD OF THE YEAR 4th November 2009 For Immediate Publication
This is the second year in a row that Angela has made it to the final three in the South East region. 2009 proved to be her lucky year as she took the top accolade for the region at a celebratory lunch in London. The competition, run jointly by the English Golf Union (EGU) and Fuller’s London Pride aims to find the club steward at the 19th hole who provides the most welcoming and enjoyable experience for golfers, be they members or visitors. Angela’s opposition was tough this year with a record number of votes being considered before the final decision was made. Throughout the summer votes were received from golfers from all over England who nominated their favourite steward. The initial short list identified three top candidates in each of the four EGU regions, North, Midland, South East and South West. These final candidates were then judged against their standard of service and presentation, as well as their flair, innovation, dedication and commitment. From the votes that Angela received it would be difficult to know which was the most sparkling - Angela’s smile or Angela’s bar. Even the judges had difficulty in calling that decision but confirmed a beaming smile and an immaculate bar - not an easy job with a huge amount of glass and brass on display! In what has been a difficult year for many clubs, business in the Royal Ascot clubhouse is on the up with bar takings increasing year on year and the number of social events considerably higher than 2008, all of them being fully supported by members and guests. Many of Angela’s supporters commented on her ability to know names, what they drink, whether they prefer a slice of lemon or lime and even down to the number of ice cubes. But drinks are not just what Angela offers, medication to ease ailments, regularly washing golf towels to make sure her customers look their best on course and inputting scores into the electronic results system for those technically challenged are among the small but very important and memorable things she is cherished for. After presenting Angela with her prize accolade at the awards ceremony in London, David Spencer, Brands Marketing Manager of Fuller’s, commented, “The aim was to find the person who made a real difference at the 19th Hole. From the votes received this year, it’s plain to see there are some extraordinary ladies and gents behind the bar who really do go out of their way to make their club special and I am delighted to be able to reward Angela for all her dedication and effort.” Nigel Evans, EGU Chairman added, “Whether you’ve had a good or bad round, the service you receive at the 19th Hole, will affect your feelings on the day, and how you feel when you leave that golf club. We wanted to find people who were obviously loved by their regulars, respected by their peers, and appreciated by visitors. Angela clearly fits that bill.” The other three Regional Winners were, for the Midlands, Tessa Byrne of Evesham Golf Club; for the North, Andy Shaw of Southport Old Links Golf Club; for the South West, Clive Bailey of Willingcott Valley Golf Club in Devon. The London Pride EGU Steward of the Year is part of a five year deal between Fuller’s and the EGU which supports amateur golf and provides greater recognition to clubs and their members. Picture shows (left to right) David Spencer, Brands Manager Fuller’s; Angela Hall, Royal Ascot Golf Club; Nigel Evans, Chairman English Golf Union. -ENDS- |
For more photos of Ange receiving her award please go to the Members Section.
Posted on: 19th October 2009
Mandy Nicols Charity Car Wash - Update on her Prince’s Trust Women’s Leadership Challenge Nepal 2009
- I promised that I would give you an update once I had completed the challenge, unfortunately I came back with the flu and a stomach bug so only just starting to catch up on my to-do’s. I’ve put together an article that describes the challenge
First of all I’d like to say a BIG thank you for all your support and best wishes! Knowing I had so many people rooting for me, really helped to keep me going.
There is no doubt that this was the most gruelling challenge that I have ever undertaken both physically and mentally. It’s hard to describe the ups and downs of the challenge and the elation of making it to the summit. To give you an idea here are some stats we collected on our journey. We each:
- Walked over 120,000 steps
- Burnt over 15,000 calories
- Ascended and descended over 3,000m
- Walked for nearly 55 hours (14 hours in one day alone!)
- Walked over 60km (some estimate as much as 100km)
All of this on very little sleep (I think I only had 10 hours over 5 days). That said we met some amazing people within the challenge team, the Sherpas (always by our sides to keep us safe) and the local people. Furba, the lead Sherpa was an inspiration having dedicated the last two years to build a local school.
The challenge started with a very bumpy bus ride to Shivalaya (punctures and broken roads to be dealt with on the way). At Shivalaya we kitted up, full of anticipation, for our first 3 hour trek to Deorali – 1100m uphill all the way. This in fact took 4.5 hours, resulting in trekking in the dark for the final hour – what a start!
On day 2 we awoke to spectacular views, just able to see Pike Peak in the distance, this seemed a very daunting prospect at this stage. Having made it up to 2700m we now had to cross a valley, descending to 1600m and then back up to 2500m. Apart from a few painful knees and toes (and the joy of dealing with leeches on the way – ended up with both boots full) we made it to the 2nd camp in good time and were rewarded with hot chocolate and biscuits.
Day 3 continued the uphill journey. Now we felt that we were on our way to the summit (our target for today was 3400m to Nguar). The only obstacle was the rain. Even with our waterproofs on we were soaked to the skin. One benefit of this was cleaning my blood stained boots (remnants of the leech attacks!) After an early dinner and kit dried over an open fire we went to bed ready for our 2am wake-up call on Summit Day.
The early start on Day 4 rewarded us with spectacular views of the stars and their constellations avoid of light pollution. Unfortunately I had an upset stomach so vital sugars and salts draining rapidly from my body. The final part of the ascent to the summit (last 100m) was extremely tough. The fatigue and altitude took its tool on me, I needed the miracle fuel of a Mars Bar to draw some extra energy to make it to the top. At the summit you feel on top of the world, Pike Peak is the highest peak (4070m) in the close vicinity and although we could see the larger mountains, including Everest, in the distance we were clearly at the highest point for a 40km radius.
Having reached the peak we now faced an arduous 2 day trek back to Shivalaya. The constant downhill trail proved tricky, with many slips on the way (including a matrix style manoeuvre on my part). On route we stopped at “Furba’s School” for the night. Here we gathered together any spare pens and paper as a small donation to the school. The Sherpa’s even managed to cook an apple pie for our dinner – it’s amazing what you can do over an open fire!
The last full day of trekking (Day 5 – Friday) was particularly hard, the team camaraderie was definitely needed to carry us all through. Everyone was relieved to be sleeping in a lodge rather than a tent that night albeit only for a few hours as our wake-up was planned for 1am the next morning. This was always going to be a hard day for me as it’s my daughter Zoe’s 13th Birthday. I was so pleased when arriving back in Deorali to find a Satelite phone (initial attempts caused great frustration) and I was eventually able to call home and wish Zoe a happy birthday!
So to the final day (6), having woken up at 1am, with probably 2 hours sleep at the most, we started the last leg just after 2am, this was to be 4 hours downhill in the dark and rain. I had lost my head torch at the peak and so found this particularly hard having to walk in borrowed light.
Having made it back to Shivalaya (mostly intact) we then faced a 12 hour non-stop bus journey (bumps included) before arriving back in Kathmandu for a well-deserved shower!
Our Reflections:
This challenge has been inspiring to me; each team member participating in the challenge had their own personal challenges to overcome, with clear evidence of this during the trek. Whatever you think your limits are push even a little harder and you will be rewarded with an overwhelming sense of achievement. 5 years ago I couldn’t stand for more than 5 minutes due to back problems, now I’ve climbed a mountain!
My own challenge however pales into insignificance compared to the challenges faced each day for the young people helped by The Prince’s Trust. Thank you for helping to change young lives
Together we have made a difference!
- Mandy when she came to RAGC and held her Charity Car Wash Sunday 28th June 2009 in very hot weather conditions
Mandy Nicol, her friends and family (with guest appearance from her Dad, Brian Payne), cleaned and polished over 24 cars on Sunday 28th June at Royal Ascot Golf Club, during one of the hottest days so far this year and raised £350 towards The Prince's Trust.
Mandy will be taking part in the Womens Leadership Group Nepal Challenge in support of The Prince's Trust: A gruelling ascent to the summit of Pike Peak reaching 4000m, trekking through the Nepalese Himalayas before finally ending her journey at Shivalaya - she will be trekking for 6 days for up to 9 hours a day over sometimes difficult terrain.
Well done and Good Luck Mandy.
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- A personal thank you received from Mandy.
I would like to say a BIG thank you to everyone at the Royal Ascot Golf Club for supporting our Charity Car Wash on Sunday 28th June. The day was a huge success raising £350, which is a great contribution towards my Challenge event, raising funds in support of The Prince's Trust, and has brought my total fund raising to £3,475.
Posted on: 16th June 2009
Thames Valley Hospice Charity Day held on - Wednesday 10th June 2009
On Wednesday, 10th June, members of Royal Ascot Golf Club held a Charity Day on behalf of Thames Hospicecare.
Fifty two players engaged in the game on a warm, humid afternoon. The course was in excellent condition and this was reflected in the good scores of the players.
Ernie Beckett, this years Captain of Royal Ascot Golf Club, led the winning team on the day and Steve Pearce, Geoff Estcourt and Euan Greenshields assisted him.
At the conclusion of golf, there was an excellent dinner, followed by a short cabaret from Tom O’Connor, well known television personality and member of Royal Ascot Golf Club. The event ended with an auction and raffle. Tom O’Connor stated “It is always a pleasure to help my fellow club members on these occasions. The Hospice carries out a vital function in the area. It has been a great day and a joy to assist.”
The days proceedings raised £3,918.68 for Thames Hospicecare - photo with cheque showing Claire Sugg (Community and Events Fundraiser for Thames Hospicecare) together with Club Captain, Ernie Beckett.
Fred Ashmore, chairman of the organising committee said “This event has given members of the golf club the opportunity show their commitment to the local community and assist in a most worthwhile local charity. Our thanks go to local golf clubs and organisations who donated prizes.”
Posted on: 30th May 2009
How to find Club Competition Tee Times and Results
Welcome to our website.
Information about Club Competitions can be found in the CALENDAR section – select the month you wish to view and you will see a list of the competitions with tee times – these times will normally be published one week before the actual competition. Drawsheets and individual tee times are available to download from the Members Section found under Competition Tee Times.
Access to HowDidIDo can be accessed through the Members Section, double click on the large HowDidIDo logo. Once you are viewing the HowDidIdo website you will need to create a personal account using your own details. This process has been changed by Club Systems, the providers of HowDidIDo. You should only need to register as a user once.
If you have any difficulties please email Club Systems with your problem which they will then look at and respond directly to you hdidsupport@club2000.co.uk or email the Club Secretary on admin@royalascotgolfclub.co.uk
Each person must have their own email address to register with HowDidIDo therefore Husbands and Wives sharing the same email address with not work.
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